I WRITE in connection with the recent outline planning permission granted for the Friargate development.

While permission was seen as a foregone conclusion, I was cheered that many of the councillors on the committee raised concerns about the unworkable traffic proposals.

The closure of junction 6 on the ring road as part of the proposals would lead to gridlock on residential roads in Earlsdon, Cheylesmore and beyond.

I would urge residents to become active on the issue. I would urge the developers and council officials not to get this wrong because when they walk away we, as local residents, will be left with the legacy.